Jane Junn

About the Author

Jane Junn is a distinguished political scientist and professor at the University of Southern California, where she directs the Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration. Her research explores the intersections of race, ethnicity, and political participation in American democracy, with a particular focus on how public opinion shapes immigration policy and civic inclusion. Junn's work draws on rigorous empirical methods to illuminate the dynamics of belonging and exclusion in diverse societies. She is the co-author of the acclaimed book The Politics of Belonging: Race, Public Opinion, and Immigration (Chicago Studies in American Politics), which has become a cornerstone text in the field. Through her scholarship, Junn advocates for inclusive policies that strengthen democratic engagement across racial and ethnic lines, influencing both academic discourse and public policy debates.